HomeMy WebLinkAbout1212th csc minutes1212th REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
(Resived)
The 1212th Regular Meeting of the Civil Service Commission was held on Wednesday,
May 18, 2005. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
Members Present:
Also Present:
Karen Kapchonick, Superintendent of Parks
and Recreation
Yvonne Lillibridge, President, AFSCME
Union Local 192
Debra Seeman, Secretary, AFSCME Union
Local 192
Charlotte S. Mahoney, Chairperson
Harry C. Tatigian
Ronald E. Campau
David Woodcox, Director of Building
Inspection
Robert F. Biga, Human Resources Director
Derrick L. Washington, Personnel Analyst II
Gretchen Guisbert, Secretary III
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Mr. Tatigian and unanimously adopted, it was
05-095 RESOLVED, That the Revised minutes of the 1210th Regular
Meeting held Wednesday, March 23, 2005, be approved as submitted.
Upon a motion by Mr. Tatigian, seconded by Mr. Campau and unanimously adopted, it was
05-096 RESOLVED, That the minutes of the 1211th Regular Meeting held
Wednesday, April 20, 2005, be approved as submitted.
The Commission received and fled the Status of Temporary Employees Report for April 2005.
Chairperson Mahoney stated that New Business Item 3 has become an administrative action
and for Item 5, the employee is no longer employed so no Civil Service Commission action
would be necessary.
The Commission received and filed the Non -Resident Report as of May 1, 2005.
Upon a motion by Mr. Tatigian, seconded by Mr. Campau and unanimously adopted, it was
05-097 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of April 28, 2005 from
Peter Kunst, Director of Public Safety, requesting an adjustment to the salary of
Police Chief Robert Stevenson, the Civil Service Commission does hereby
approve the additional half-step increase to Step 5 of the Police Chief
classification effective May 3, 2005.
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Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Mr. Tatigian and unanimously adopted, it was
05-098 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the Departmental
Correspondence of May 5, 2005 from Michael Kelly, Fire Engineer, as approved
for submission by Alan W. Brandemihl, Jr., Fire Chief, requesting permission to
use three (3) additional paid Family Illness days chargeable to sick leave for
2005, the Civil Service Commission does hereby approve the use of three (3)
additional twenty-four (24) hour paid Family Illness days, beyond the maximum
four (4) twenty-four (24) hour paid Family Illness days allowed per calendar year.
Upon a motion by Mr. Tatigian, seconded by Mr. Campau and unanimously adopted, it was
05-099 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of May 6, 2005, from
Karen Kapchonick, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, requesting an open -
competitive examination for Program Supervisor — Aquatics Coordinator and
proposed qualifications and parts of examination and weights, the Civil Service
Commission does hereby approve the following qualifications and parts of
examination and weights:
QUALIFICATIONS
By the closing date of the announcement, applicants must:
1. Be a citizen of the United States or a resident alien with the right to work in
the United States.
2. Have a four-year degree from an accredited college or university in
Recreation Administration or related field; AND
3. Have a minimum of two (2) years experience in the management of
aquatic facilities and programs; AND
4. Be certified in CPR, First Aid, Lifeguard and Lifeguard Instruction (LGI),
Water Safety Instruction (WSI); AND
5. Have a minimum of one (1) year experience in the administration of swim
meets and the operation of Colorado Timing Systems preferred.
(Note: Successful Candidate must obtain Certified Pool Operator (CPO), Aquatic Facility
Operator (AFO) and Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certifications within
two (2) years of appointment.)
PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS
Interview —100%
Background Investigation — Pass/Fail
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In the event the number of qualified applicants exceeds fifteen (15), an evaluation will be made
of the applications and the fifteen (15) applicants with the most appropriate and responsible
combination of experience and training will be invited to the Interview. Candidates must pass
the Interview in order to be placed on the eligible list.
Upon a motion by Mr. Tatigian, seconded by Mr. Campau and unanimously adopted, it was
05-100 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of May 10, 2005 from
David M. Woodcox, Director of Building Inspection, requesting an open -
competitive examination for Building Inspector and proposed qualifications and
parts of examination and weights, the Civil Service Commission does hereby
approve the following qualifications and parts of examination and weights:
QUALIFICATIONS
By the closing date of the announcement, applicants must:
Be a citizen of the United States or a resident alien with the right to work in
the United States.
Have a high school diploma or valid equivalency certificate.
Be familiar with local, state, and national building codes, have thorough
knowledge of construction methods and techniques, and have some knowledge
of electrical, plumbing, and heating codes.
Have either:
A. At least five (5) years of full -lime paid work experience in residential
and/or commercial building construction work, four (4) years of which have
been within the past ten (10) years; OR
B. At least three (3) years of full-time paid work experience in residential
and/or commercial building construction work within the past ten (10)
years, PLUS either:
1) An Associate's degree related to a building construction
program from an accredited college or university; OR
2) One (1) year of full-time paid experience as a building
inspector (Registered in accordance with P.A. 54) within the
past five (5) years; OR
C. An equivalent combination of the above experience and education;
Have state registration as Building Inspector or be able to become registered
within six (6) months.
Possess and maintain a valid drivers license.
THE APPLICANT MUST PASS THE STATE CERTIFICATION FOR BUILDING INSPECTOR WITHIN
SIX (6) MONTHS FROM DATE OF HIRE. FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL BE CAUSE FOR
DISMISSAL.
PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS
100% Interview
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In the event the number of qualified applicants exceeds fifteen (15), an evaluation will be made
of the applications and the fifteen (15) applicants with the most appropriate combination of
experience and training will be invited to the Interview. Candidates must pass the Interview in
order to be placed on the eligible list.
There were no reported expiring eligible lists for the month of May 2005.
The Commission received and filed the following items:
a. Council Resolution from the meeting of April 27, 2005, with minutes to be approved
May 11, 2005.
CR 183-05 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Human Resources Director, dated April 6, 2005, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service
Commission on March 23, 2005, wherein the Commission recommends approval
of an Off -Site Administrative Agreement between the City of Livonia and
Ameraplan to provide administrative services for the City's dental and optical
programs due to staff reductions and the time-consuming nature of these services,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report
and recommendation.
b. Letter of April 27, 2005, from Robert F. Biga, Human Resources Director, to Mayor
Jack Engebretson, regarding the Estimated Costs of Various City Benefits for
Fiscal Year 2005-2006 for General Employees.
C. Letter of April 27, 2005, from Robert F. Biga, Human Resources Director, to Mayor
Jack Engebretson, regarding the Estimated Costs of Various City Benefits for
Fiscal Year 2005-2006 for Police and Fire Employees.
d. Affirmative Action Report for April 2005.
Yvonne Lillibridge, President, AFSCME Union Local 192, inquired about the remaining
temporary employees in regular permanent classifications and if there was going to be any
action on the four (4) Clerks in the Library and two (2) Clerks in Community Resources. She
added they have not been posted. Derrick Washington, Personnel Analyst II responded that
the Clerk positions in Community Resources would be going to PRC to request the information
and he and Mr. Biga would be discussing the permanent Clerk positions for the Library.
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Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Mr. Tatigian and unanimously adopted, it was
RESOLVED, That the meeting be adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
Gretchen Guisbert, Secretary III
Charlotte S. Mahoney, Chairperson
Harry C. Tatigian, Commissioner
Ronald E. Campau, Commissioner